- Enrollment
- 2,159
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, AL
Madison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000800839
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Madison, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Madison Elementary School grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 010000800839 · Madison, AL Other · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 16.8:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: James Clemens High School (2,159 students)
Madison Elementary School grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Madison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Clemens
James Clemens High School
2,159 students
- Bob Jones High
Bob Jones High School
2,048 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
1,103 students
- Midtown Elemen
Midtown Elementary School
1,097 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
1,054 students
- This school 603
Madison Elementary School
603 students
What this shows Madison Elementary School reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Elementary School compares
Madison Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 58% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 603 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Madison Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison City reports $11,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Clemens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bob Jones High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midtown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Madison
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midtown Elementary School
Standard public school
1,097 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
965 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Rainbow Elementary School
Standard public school
725 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia Elementary School
Standard public school
701 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Legacy Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, AL. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Madison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Elementary School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Madison, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Elementary School rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Madison, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison City?
Besides Madison Elementary School, Madison City also operates James Clemens High School (2,159 students), Bob Jones High School (2,048 students), and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students). See the Madison City district page for the complete list.